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How long shall Death, the tyrant, reign

Author: Isaac Watts Appears in 117 hymnals Lyrics: 1 How long shall Death, the tyrant, reign And triumph o'er the just? How long the blood of martyrs slain, Lie mingled with the dust? 2 When shall the tedious night be gone? When will our Lord appear? Our fond desires would pray him down, Our love embrace him here. 3 Let faith arise, and climb the hills, And from afar descry How distant are his chariot wheels, And tell how fast they fly. 4 We hear the voice, "Ye dead, arise!" And lo! the graves obey; And waking saints, with joyful eyes, Salute the expected day. Topics: Death and Resurrection Used With Tune: NAOMI

My God, my Father,—blissful name

Author: Anne Steele Appears in 262 hymnals Used With Tune: NAOMI

And wherefore should I seek above

Author: Eliza Scudder Appears in 1 hymnal Used With Tune: NAOMI

Death! 'Tis A Melancholy Day

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 94 hymnals First Line: Death! ’tis a melancholy day Lyrics: 1 Death! ’tis a melancholy day, To those that have no God, When the poor soul is forced away, To seek her last abode. 2 In vain to Heav’n she lifts her eyes, But guilt, a heavy chain, Still drags her downward from the skies, To darkness, fire, and pain. 3 Awake and mourn, ye heirs of hell, Let stubborn sinners fear; You must be driv’n from earth, and dwell A long forever there. 4 See how the pit gapes wide for you, And flashes in your face; And thou, my soul, look downward too, And sing recovering grace. 5 He is a God of sovereign love, That promised Heav’n to me, And taught my thoughts to soar above, Where happy spirits be. 6 Prepare me, Lord, for Thy right hand, Then come the joyful day; Come, death, and some celestial band, To bear my soul away. Used With Tune: NAOMI Text Sources: Hymns and Spiritual Songs, 1707-09, Book II